The New Orleans Saints face one of the most delicate free-agent deals in the NFL this year as quarterback Drew Brees is eligible to hit the market on March 14.
With Brees saying he wants to finish his career with the Saints, and with the Saints needing him to contend in 2018, it should be simple enough for the two sides to come to terms.
But, before Saints executives meet with Brees' agent, Tom Condon, this week at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, let's review some of the key aspects of a potential deal.
Timing
March 14.